Match Report
| Brentford | Brentford |  |  | Hartlepool United | Hartlepool United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Carl Anderton | C. Anderton |  | 57 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 48 | | George Redknapp | G. Redknapp | ||||||||
| Daniel Pardo | D. Pardo |  | 56 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 55 | | Adam Palmer | A. Palmer | |||||||||
| Noel Davies | N. Davies | | 54 | D | | 3 | | D | 55 | | Francis Mills | F. Mills | |||||||||
| Nwankwo Watson | N. Watson | | 52 | D | | 4 | | | D | 54 | | Niccolo Vassell | N. Vassell | ||||||||
| John Bolton | J. Bolton | | 51 | M | | 5 | | M | 54 | | David Priestley | D. Priestley | |||||||||
| Seth Perry | S. Perry | | 48 | M | | 6 | | M | 43 | | Phil Moncur | P. Moncur | |||||||||
| Sol Granville | S. Granville | | 46 | M | | 7 | | M | 43 | | Leon Boertien | L. Boertien | |||||||||
| Nuno Sousa | N. Sousa |  | 46 | M | | 8 | | M | 42 | | Isaiah Bloomer | I. Bloomer | |||||||||
| Jason Bailey | J. Bailey | | 66 | A | | 9 | | A | 56 | | Marvin Walker | M. Walker | |||||||||
| Alexander Rankin | A. Rankin | | 61 | A | | 10 | | A | 52 | | David Dixon | D. Dixon | |||||||||
| Norman Fletcher | N. Fletcher | | 61 | A | | 11 | | A | 49 | | Danny Benali | D. Benali | |||||||||
| Titus Todd | T. Todd | | 54 | G | | 12 | | A | 49 | | Graham Riggott | G. Riggott | |||||||||
| Ivone Pagani | I. Pagani |  | 53 | G | | 13 | | A | 48 | | Carl Moss | C. Moss | |||||||||
| Mirko Carbone | M. Carbone | | 52 | D | | 14 | | G | 47 | | Sylvain Robinson | S. Robinson | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Griffin Park where Brentford play host to Hartlepool United. A crowd of 3,888 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Brentford and Hartlepool United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eddie Sturridge.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Brentford and Hartlepool United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eddie Sturridge.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Hartlepool United kick off!
2.36
0-0With vision, Isaiah Bloomer laces a weighted ball forward to Marvin Walker. Marvin Walker knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Benali. Danny Benali is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
3.39
0-0Sol Granville flicks a high pass forward. Jason Bailey holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jason Bailey passes the ball forward to Alexander Rankin. Alexander Rankin cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Solid save from George Redknapp.
6.08
Phil Moncur threads a neat ball through to Marvin Walker. Marvin Walker sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Superb reactions from Carl Anderton. What a save!
8.04
0-0Niccolo Vassell threads a neat ball through to Isaiah Bloomer. Isaiah Bloomer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marvin Walker. Marvin Walker knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nwankwo Watson.
10.26
0-0John Bolton clumsily knocks into Leon Boertien. The referee warns John Bolton to calm down! Leon Boertien stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.14
1-0Seth Perry threads the ball through to Alexander Rankin. Alexander Rankin edges inside the box! Alexander Rankin rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
18.28
1-0Niccolo Vassell comes in with a late challenge on Alexander Rankin. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alexander Rankin runs off the knock.
20.39
Phil Moncur receives the ball from a throw-in from David Priestley. Phil Moncur makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danny Benali. Danny Benali runs straight at the defence! Danny Benali cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
24.21
Phil Moncur flicks a high pass forward. David Dixon controls it well on his chest. David Dixon plays a quick one-two with Marvin Walker and rushes in on goal... David Dixon makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
26.28
Nwankwo Watson surges forward with the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Nwankwo Watson plays the ball forward to Jason Bailey. Jason Bailey advances inside the box! Jason Bailey cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
27.37
John Bolton kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Rankin. Alexander Rankin shoots from outside the area. The keeper, George Redknapp, sees it late!! Goal for Brentford!
30.39
2-0Sol Granville makes a probing pass to Alexander Rankin. Alexander Rankin passes the ball forward but Jason Bailey is offside!
32.30
Francis Mills hits a low pass to Phil Moncur. Phil Moncur kicks a strong pass forward to Danny Benali. Danny Benali lofts in a cross ball towards David Dixon. David Dixon jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it rises well off target!
33.38
Nuno Sousa flicks a high ball forward to Norman Fletcher who takes it down. Norman Fletcher rushes past Adam Palmer! Some silky footwork from Norman Fletcher provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.30
Sol Granville plays the ball forward to Norman Fletcher. Norman Fletcher finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
36.29
John Bolton takes it forward alone. John Bolton shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
38.47
John Bolton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jason Bailey. Jason Bailey makes a probing pass between the defence to Norman Fletcher. Some good footwork from Norman Fletcher provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving George Redknapp with no chance!! Goal for Brentford!
44.04
Showing composure, Nwankwo Watson plays the ball forward to Nuno Sousa. Nuno Sousa kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Rankin. Alexander Rankin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Niccolo Vassell.
45.00
Marvin Walker hacks Noel Davies from behind! The referee calls over Marvin Walker and shows him a yellow card! Noel Davies hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Brentford appear unchanged since the first half. Hartlepool United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Brentford players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Brentford kick off!
47.21
Isaiah Bloomer makes a probing pass to Danny Benali. Danny Benali finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
53.29
Phil Moncur sees David Dixon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Dixon plays a quick one-two with Danny Benali and rushes in on goal... David Dixon shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Carl Anderton gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
54.58
With some swift thinking, Leon Boertien plays the ball forward to David Dixon. David Dixon cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from David Dixon provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but is denied by Carl Anderton. Excellent save.
57.15
Nwankwo Watson sees John Bolton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Bolton flicks a high pass forward. Jason Bailey controls it well on his chest. Jason Bailey finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.19
3-1Hartlepool United have made a substitution with Sylvain Robinson replacing Danny Benali .
61.20
Seth Perry makes a probing pass to Norman Fletcher. Norman Fletcher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.11
John Bolton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexander Rankin. Alexander Rankin threads the ball through to Jason Bailey but he's offside!
65.42
With imagination, Leon Boertien plays the ball forward to Marvin Walker. Marvin Walker hits a low pass to Sylvain Robinson. Sylvain Robinson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
66.19
Niccolo Vassell kicks a strong pass forward to Phil Moncur. Phil Moncur passes the ball forward to Marvin Walker. Marvin Walker edges inside the box! Marvin Walker shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Carl Anderton had no chance!! Goal for Hartlepool United!
69.28
Seth Perry flicks a high ball forward to Alexander Rankin who gracefully takes it down. Alexander Rankin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jason Bailey but the linesman indicates offside!
71.21
Noel Davies makes a probing pass to Sol Granville. Sol Granville threads the ball through to Alexander Rankin. Alexander Rankin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
75.46
David Priestley flicks a high pass forward. David Dixon controls it well on his chest. David Dixon shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.46
Brentford have made 3 substitutions with Titus Todd replacing Noel Davies, Ivone Pagani replacing John Bolton and Mirko Carbone replacing Norman Fletcher .
79.23
4-3Niccolo Vassell clumsily knocks into Alexander Rankin. Niccolo Vassell is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! Alexander Rankin runs off the knock.
87.20
4-3With vision, Leon Boertien plays the ball forward to Marvin Walker. Marvin Walker flicks the ball to his team mate, David Dixon. Titus Todd hacks David Dixon from behind! David Dixon appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
90.00
Sylvain Robinson flicks a high pass forward. Leon Boertien collects the pass. Leon Boertien flicks a high pass forward to Marvin Walker who brings the ball neatly under control. Marvin Walker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nwankwo Watson.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Alexander Rankin 14, 27, 71 Norman Fletcher 38 | Danny Benali 47 Marvin Walker 66 David Dixon 75 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Carl Anderton (GK)
6
2. Daniel Pardo (DEF)
6
3. Noel Davies (DEF)
6
4. Nwankwo Watson (DEF)
6
5. John Bolton (MID)
7
6. Seth Perry (MID)
6
7. Sol Granville (MID)
6
8. Nuno Sousa (MID)
6
9. Jason Bailey (ATT)
6
10. Alexander Rankin (ATT)
9
11. Norman Fletcher (ATT)
7
12. Titus Todd (GK)
6
13. Ivone Pagani (GK)
6
14. Mirko Carbone (DEF)
6
1. George Redknapp (GK)
6
2. Adam Palmer (DEF)
6
3. Francis Mills (DEF)
6
4. Danny Benali (ATT)
7
5. David Priestley (MID)
6
6. Phil Moncur (MID)
7
7. Leon Boertien (MID)
6
8. Isaiah Bloomer (MID)
6
9. Marvin Walker (ATT)
7
10. David Dixon (ATT)
7
11. Sylvain Robinson (GK)
6
12. Graham Riggott (ATT)
0
13. Carl Moss (ATT)
0
14. Niccolo Vassell (DEF)
3